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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.26, 258.40 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.26, 258.40 and 104.36 is: 144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.26 : 258.40 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.26/258.40 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.26x = 258.40 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.26x = 26,966.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,966.62/187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.01

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