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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.78, 259.04 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.78, 259.04 and 141.08 is: 194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.78 : 259.04 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.78/259.04 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.78x = 259.04 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.78x = 36,545.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,545.36/187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.62

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