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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.02, 277.42 and 158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.02, 277.42 and 158.77 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.02 : 277.42 = 158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.02/277.42 = 158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.02x = 277.42 × 158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.02x = 44,044.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,044.59/186.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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