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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.74, 258.84 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.74, 258.84 and 152.73 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.74 : 258.84 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.74/258.84 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.74x = 258.84 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.74x = 39,532.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,532.63/187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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