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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.79, 258.23 and 182.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.79, 258.23 and 182.03 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.79 : 258.23 = 182.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.79/258.23 = 182.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.79x = 258.23 × 182.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.79x = 47,003.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,003.41/187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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