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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.27, 258.46 and 109.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.27, 258.46 and 109.65 is: 151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.27 : 258.46 = 109.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.27/258.46 = 109.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.27x = 258.46 × 109.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.27x = 28,339.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,339.22/187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.33

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