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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.26, 258.80 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.26, 258.80 and 134.87 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.26 : 258.80 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.26/258.80 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.26x = 258.80 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.26x = 34,902.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,902.39/187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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