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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 280.44 and 71.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 280.44 and 71.43 is: 107.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 280.44 = 71.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/280.44 = 71.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 280.44 × 71.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 20,031.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,031.83/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.11

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