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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.12, 256.35 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.12, 256.35 and 158.32 is: 218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.12 : 256.35 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.12/256.35 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.12x = 256.35 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.12x = 40,585.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,585.33/186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.06

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