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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.35, 258.28 and 185.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.35, 258.28 and 185.05 is: 255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.35 : 258.28 = 185.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.35/258.28 = 185.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.35x = 258.28 × 185.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.35x = 47,794.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,794.71/187.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.11

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