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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.48, 258.18 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.48, 258.18 and 181.96 is: 250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.48 : 258.18 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.48/258.18 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.48x = 258.18 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.48x = 46,978.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,978.43/187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.58

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