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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.12, 258.38 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.12, 258.38 and 156.20 is: 215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.12 : 258.38 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.12/258.38 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.12x = 258.38 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.12x = 40,359.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,359.02/187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.68

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