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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187, 258.05 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187, 258.05 and 113.27 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187 : 258.05 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187/258.05 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187x = 258.05 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187x = 29,229.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,229.32/187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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