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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.21, 258.32 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.21, 258.32 and 145.23 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.21 : 258.32 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.21/258.32 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.21x = 258.32 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.21x = 37,515.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,515.21/187.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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