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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.10, 258.02 and 142.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.10, 258.02 and 142.82 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.10 : 258.02 = 142.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.10/258.02 = 142.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.10x = 258.02 × 142.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.10x = 36,850.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,850.42/187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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