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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.13, 254.88 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.13, 254.88 and 157.46 is: 216.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.13 : 254.88 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.13/254.88 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.13x = 254.88 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.13x = 40,132.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,132.13/185.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.78

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