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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.47, 258.75 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.47, 258.75 and 132.30 is: 182.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.47 : 258.75 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.47/258.75 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.47x = 258.75 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.47x = 34,232.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,232.63/187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.60

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