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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.02, 276.99 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.02, 276.99 and 158.02 is: 236.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.02 : 276.99 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.02/276.99 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.02x = 276.99 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.02x = 43,769.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,769.96/185.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.57

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