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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 255.60 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 255.60 and 156.24 is: 215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 255.60 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/255.60 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 255.60 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 39,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,934.94/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.40

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