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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.24, 258.33 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.24, 258.33 and 184 is: 253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.24 : 258.33 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.24/258.33 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.24x = 258.33 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.24x = 47,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,532.72/187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.86

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