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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 259.32 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 259.32 and 158.88 is: 219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 259.32 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/259.32 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 259.32 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 41,200.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,200.76/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.53

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