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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.64, 258.94 and 109.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.64, 258.94 and 109.00 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.64 : 258.94 = 109.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.64/258.94 = 109.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.64x = 258.94 × 109.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.64x = 28,225.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,225.52/187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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