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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.97, 259.42 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.97, 259.42 and 110.35 is: 152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.97 : 259.42 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.97/259.42 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.97x = 259.42 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.97x = 28,627.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,627.00/187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.30

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