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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.41, 258.46 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.41, 258.46 and 131.49 is: 181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.41 : 258.46 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.41/258.46 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.41x = 258.46 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.41x = 33,984.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,984.58/187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.33

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