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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.98, 259.65 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.98, 259.65 and 185.10 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.98 : 259.65 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.98/259.65 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.98x = 259.65 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.98x = 48,061.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,061.22/187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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