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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.40, 258.92 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.40, 258.92 and 184.16 is: 254.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.40 : 258.92 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.40/258.92 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.40x = 258.92 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.40x = 47,682.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,682.71/187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.44

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