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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.84, 259.09 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.84, 259.09 and 159.76 is: 220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.84 : 259.09 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.84/259.09 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.84x = 259.09 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.84x = 41,392.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,392.22/187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.36

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