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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 255.86 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 255.86 and 156.08 is: 215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 255.86 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/255.86 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 255.86 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 39,934.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,934.63/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.05

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