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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.05, 259.22 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.05, 259.22 and 184.44 is: 255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.05 : 259.22 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.05/259.22 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.05x = 259.22 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.05x = 47,810.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,810.54/187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.60

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