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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 280.74 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 280.74 and 118.74 is: 178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 280.74 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/280.74 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 280.74 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 33,335.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,335.07/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.24

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