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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 257.42 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 257.42 and 153.73 is: 211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 257.42 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/257.42 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 257.42 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 39,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,571.12/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.43

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