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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.10, 258 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.10, 258 and 145.58 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.10 : 258 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.10/258 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.10x = 258 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.10x = 37,559.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,559.64/187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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