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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.64, 255.99 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.64, 255.99 and 159.50 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.64 : 255.99 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.64/255.99 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.64x = 255.99 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.64x = 40,830.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,830.41/185.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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