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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.84, 258.98 and 152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.84, 258.98 and 152.74 is: 210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.84 : 258.98 = 152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.84/258.98 = 152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.84x = 258.98 × 152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.84x = 39,556.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,556.61/187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.59

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