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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.14, 255.30 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.14, 255.30 and 159 is: 219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.14 : 255.30 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.14/255.30 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.14x = 255.30 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.14x = 40,592.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,592.70/185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.25

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