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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 279 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 279 and 184.59 is: 275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 279 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/279 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 279 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 51,500.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,500.61/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.37

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