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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.01, 257.63 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.01, 257.63 and 154.20 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.01 : 257.63 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.01/257.63 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.01x = 257.63 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.01x = 39,726.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,726.93/187.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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