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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.13, 257.94 and 186.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.13, 257.94 and 186.53 is: 257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.13 : 257.94 = 186.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.13/257.94 = 186.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.13x = 257.94 × 186.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.13x = 48,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,112.26/187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.10

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