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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.38, 258.62 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.38, 258.62 and 128.49 is: 177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.38 : 258.62 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.38/258.62 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.38x = 258.62 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.38x = 33,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,229.44/187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.34

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