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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.36, 258.03 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.36, 258.03 and 183.32 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.36 : 258.03 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.36/258.03 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.36x = 258.03 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.36x = 47,301.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,301.14/187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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