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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 278.37 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 278.37 and 184.44 is: 274.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 278.37 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/278.37 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 278.37 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 51,342.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,342.56/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.53

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