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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.45, 258.12 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.45, 258.12 and 183.40 is: 252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.45 : 258.12 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.45/258.12 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.45x = 258.12 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.45x = 47,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,338.56/187.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.54

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