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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 280.53 and 50.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 280.53 and 50.06 is: 75.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 280.53 = 50.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/280.53 = 50.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 280.53 × 50.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 14,043.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,043.33/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.09

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