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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.30, 258.50 and 117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.30, 258.50 and 117.38 is: 162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.30 : 258.50 = 117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.30/258.50 = 117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.30x = 258.50 × 117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.30x = 30,342.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,342.61/187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.00

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