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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.84, 260.47 and 181.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.84, 260.47 and 181.69 is: 251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.84 : 260.47 = 181.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.84/260.47 = 181.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.84x = 260.47 × 181.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.84x = 47,324.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,324.79/187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.94

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