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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.40, 258.54 and 187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.40, 258.54 and 187.11 is: 258.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.40 : 258.54 = 187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.40/258.54 = 187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.40x = 258.54 × 187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.40x = 48,375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,375.98/187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.14

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