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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.60, 259.40 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.60, 259.40 and 184.66 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.60 : 259.40 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.60/259.40 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.60x = 259.40 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.60x = 47,900.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,900.80/187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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