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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.74, 259.25 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.74, 259.25 and 181.62 is: 250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.74 : 259.25 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.74/259.25 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.74x = 259.25 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.74x = 47,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,084.08/187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.79

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