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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.16, 278.88 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.16, 278.88 and 155.68 is: 233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.16 : 278.88 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.16/278.88 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.16x = 278.88 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.16x = 43,416.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,416.04/186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.22

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