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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.52, 259.04 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.52, 259.04 and 184.28 is: 254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.52 : 259.04 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.52/259.04 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.52x = 259.04 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.52x = 47,735.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,735.89/187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.56

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