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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.63, 255.81 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.63, 255.81 and 156.15 is: 215.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.63 : 255.81 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.63/255.81 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.63x = 255.81 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.63x = 39,944.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,944.73/185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.19

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