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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.42, 258.30 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.42, 258.30 and 182.16 is: 251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.42 : 258.30 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.42/258.30 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.42x = 258.30 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.42x = 47,051.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,051.93/187.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.05

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