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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.28, 255.84 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.28, 255.84 and 156.32 is: 215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.28 : 255.84 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.28/255.84 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.28x = 255.84 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.28x = 39,992.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,992.91/185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.85

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