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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.49, 258.62 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.49, 258.62 and 128.46 is: 177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.49 : 258.62 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.49/258.62 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.49x = 258.62 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.49x = 33,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,221.68/187.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.20

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