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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.56, 279.03 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.56, 279.03 and 157.94 is: 236.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.56 : 279.03 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.56/279.03 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.56x = 279.03 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.56x = 44,070.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,070.00/186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.22

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