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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.38, 258.63 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.38, 258.63 and 128.34 is: 177.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.38 : 258.63 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.38/258.63 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.38x = 258.63 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.38x = 33,192.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,192.57/187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.14

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