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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.41, 258.34 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.41, 258.34 and 183.77 is: 253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.41 : 258.34 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.41/258.34 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.41x = 258.34 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.41x = 47,474.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,474.70/187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.31

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