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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.96, 258.93 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.96, 258.93 and 152.89 is: 210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.96 : 258.93 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.96/258.93 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.96x = 258.93 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.96x = 39,585.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,585.75/187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.61

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