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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.32, 276.68 and 158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.32, 276.68 and 158.28 is: 236.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.32 : 276.68 = 158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.32/276.68 = 158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.32x = 276.68 × 158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.32x = 43,792.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,792.91/185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.31

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