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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.27, 256.80 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.27, 256.80 and 159.93 is: 220.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.27 : 256.80 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.27/256.80 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.27x = 256.80 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.27x = 41,070.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,070.02/186.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.49

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