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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.48, 258.54 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.48, 258.54 and 143.74 is: 198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.48 : 258.54 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.48/258.54 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.48x = 258.54 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.48x = 37,162.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,162.54/187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.22

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