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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.35, 258.30 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.35, 258.30 and 159.27 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.35 : 258.30 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.35/258.30 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.35x = 258.30 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.35x = 41,139.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,139.44/187.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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