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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.80, 258.78 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.80, 258.78 and 132.60 is: 182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.80 : 258.78 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.80/258.78 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.80x = 258.78 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.80x = 34,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,314.23/187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.72

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