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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.48, 256.89 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.48, 256.89 and 184.75 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.48 : 256.89 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.48/256.89 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.48x = 256.89 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.48x = 47,459.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,459.09/187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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