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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.97, 259.43 and 114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.97, 259.43 and 114.33 is: 157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.97 : 259.43 = 114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.97/259.43 = 114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.97x = 259.43 × 114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.97x = 29,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,660.06/187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.80

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