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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.22, 258.35 and 104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.22, 258.35 and 104.33 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.22 : 258.35 = 104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.22/258.35 = 104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.22x = 258.35 × 104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.22x = 26,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,952.62/187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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