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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.28, 257.80 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.28, 257.80 and 162.44 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.28 : 257.80 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.28/257.80 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.28x = 257.80 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.28x = 41,877.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,877.03/187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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