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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.79, 258.39 and 183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.79, 258.39 and 183.02 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.79 : 258.39 = 183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.79/258.39 = 183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.79x = 258.39 × 183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.79x = 47,289.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,289.25/187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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