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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.01, 256.71 and 158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.01, 256.71 and 158.47 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.01 : 256.71 = 158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.01/256.71 = 158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.01x = 256.71 × 158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.01x = 40,680.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,680.83/186.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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