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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.44, 258.74 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.44, 258.74 and 156.72 is: 216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.44 : 258.74 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.44/258.74 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.44x = 258.74 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.44x = 40,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,548.95/187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.33

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