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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.30, 258.86 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.30, 258.86 and 156.22 is: 215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.30 : 258.86 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.30/258.86 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.30x = 258.86 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.30x = 40,439.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,439.11/187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.91

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