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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.08, 257.74 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.08, 257.74 and 155.82 is: 214.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.08 : 257.74 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.08/257.74 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.08x = 257.74 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.08x = 40,161.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,161.05/187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.67

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