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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.82, 258.90 and 155.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.82, 258.90 and 155.02 is: 213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.82 : 258.90 = 155.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.82/258.90 = 155.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.82x = 258.90 × 155.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.82x = 40,134.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,134.68/187.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.69

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