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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 258.27 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 258.27 and 117.28 is: 161.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 258.27 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/258.27 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 258.27 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 30,290.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,290.45/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.89

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