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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 254.67 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 254.67 and 159.96 is: 219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 254.67 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/254.67 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 254.67 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 40,737.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,737.01/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.16

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