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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.26, 258.36 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.26, 258.36 and 147.80 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.26 : 258.36 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.26/258.36 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.26x = 258.36 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.26x = 38,184.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,184.87/187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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