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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.83, 257.80 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.83, 257.80 and 158.94 is: 219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.83 : 257.80 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.83/257.80 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.83x = 257.80 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.83x = 40,974.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,974.33/186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.31

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