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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.94, 259.37 and 110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.94, 259.37 and 110.33 is: 152.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.94 : 259.37 = 110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.94/259.37 = 110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.94x = 259.37 × 110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.94x = 28,616.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,616.29/187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.26

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