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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.08, 256.56 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.08, 256.56 and 156.80 is: 216.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.08 : 256.56 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.08/256.56 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.08x = 256.56 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.08x = 40,228.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,228.61/186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.19

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