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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.26, 258.30 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.26, 258.30 and 154.50 is: 213.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.26 : 258.30 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.26/258.30 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.26x = 258.30 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.26x = 39,907.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,907.35/187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.11

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