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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.52, 258.80 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.52, 258.80 and 147.76 is: 203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.52 : 258.80 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.52/258.80 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.52x = 258.80 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.52x = 38,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,240.29/187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.93

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