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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.28, 258.38 and 128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.28, 258.38 and 128.18 is: 176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.28 : 258.38 = 128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.28/258.38 = 128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.28x = 258.38 × 128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.28x = 33,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,117.22/187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.83

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