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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.53, 258.30 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.53, 258.30 and 154.86 is: 213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.53 : 258.30 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.53/258.30 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.53x = 258.30 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.53x = 40,000.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,000.34/187.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.30

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