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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.77, 279.68 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.77, 279.68 and 156.26 is: 233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.77 : 279.68 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.77/279.68 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.77x = 279.68 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.77x = 43,700.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,700.62/186.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.99

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