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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.32, 258.63 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.32, 258.63 and 145.23 is: 200.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.32 : 258.63 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.32/258.63 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.32x = 258.63 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.32x = 37,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,560.83/187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.52

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