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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.30, 259.64 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.30, 259.64 and 183.93 is: 254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.30 : 259.64 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.30/259.64 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.30x = 259.64 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.30x = 47,755.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,755.59/187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.97

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