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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.80, 259.44 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.80, 259.44 and 138.84 is: 191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.80 : 259.44 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.80/259.44 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.80x = 259.44 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.80x = 36,020.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,020.65/187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.80

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