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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.79, 257.94 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.79, 257.94 and 152.69 is: 209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.79 : 257.94 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.79/257.94 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.79x = 257.94 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.79x = 39,383.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,383.57/187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.73

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