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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.60, 258.92 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.60, 258.92 and 132.28 is: 182.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.60 : 258.92 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.60/258.92 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.60x = 258.92 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.60x = 34,249.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,249.94/187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.57

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