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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.79, 259.00 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.79, 259.00 and 132.53 is: 182.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.79 : 259.00 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.79/259.00 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.79x = 259.00 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.79x = 34,323.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,323.64/187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.78

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