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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.74, 258.76 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.74, 258.76 and 138.60 is: 191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.74 : 258.76 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.74/258.76 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.74x = 258.76 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.74x = 35,864.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,864.14/187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.03

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