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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.30, 258.36 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.30, 258.36 and 156.36 is: 215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.30 : 258.36 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.30/258.36 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.30x = 258.36 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.30x = 40,397.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,397.17/187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.68

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