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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 258.49 and 155.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 258.49 and 155.98 is: 215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 258.49 = 155.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/258.49 = 155.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 258.49 × 155.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 40,318.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,318.33/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.48

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