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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 280.43 and 114.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 280.43 and 114.93 is: 172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 280.43 = 114.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/280.43 = 114.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 280.43 × 114.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 32,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,229.82/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.33

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