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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.23, 258.49 and 138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.23, 258.49 and 138.23 is: 190.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.23 : 258.49 = 138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.23/258.49 = 138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.23x = 258.49 × 138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.23x = 35,731.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,731.07/187.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.84

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