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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.36, 278.76 and 156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.36, 278.76 and 156.69 is: 234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.36 : 278.76 = 156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.36/278.76 = 156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.36x = 278.76 × 156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.36x = 43,678.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,678.90/186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.38

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