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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.28, 258.69 and 144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.28, 258.69 and 144.15 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.28 : 258.69 = 144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.28/258.69 = 144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.28x = 258.69 × 144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.28x = 37,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,290.16/187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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