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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.72, 259.37 and 155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.72, 259.37 and 155.05 is: 214.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.72 : 259.37 = 155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.72/259.37 = 155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.72x = 259.37 × 155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.72x = 40,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,214.48/187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.23

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