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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.25, 258.50 and 117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.25, 258.50 and 117.35 is: 162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.25 : 258.50 = 117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.25/258.50 = 117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.25x = 258.50 × 117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.25x = 30,334.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,334.29/187.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.00

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