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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.84, 258.88 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.84, 258.88 and 144.08 is: 198.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.84 : 258.88 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.84/258.88 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.84x = 258.88 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.84x = 37,299.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,299.43/187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.57

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