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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.97, 256.67 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.97, 256.67 and 156.44 is: 215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.97 : 256.67 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.97/256.67 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.97x = 256.67 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.97x = 40,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,152.46/185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.91

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