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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.40, 258.36 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.40, 258.36 and 182.72 is: 251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.40 : 258.36 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.40/258.36 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.40x = 258.36 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.40x = 47,207.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,207.54/187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.91

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