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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.94, 259.35 and 109.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.94, 259.35 and 109.27 is: 150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.94 : 259.35 = 109.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.94/259.35 = 109.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.94x = 259.35 × 109.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.94x = 28,339.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,339.17/187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.79

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