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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.97, 256.38 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.97, 256.38 and 158.22 is: 218.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.97 : 256.38 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.97/256.38 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.97x = 256.38 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.97x = 40,564.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,564.44/185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.12

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