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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.66, 258.76 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.66, 258.76 and 132.38 is: 182.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.66 : 258.76 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.66/258.76 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.66x = 258.76 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.66x = 34,254.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,254.65/187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.54

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