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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.27, 258.47 and 138.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.27, 258.47 and 138.09 is: 190.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.27 : 258.47 = 138.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.27/258.47 = 138.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.27x = 258.47 × 138.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.27x = 35,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,692.12/187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.59

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