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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.03, 280.49 and 57.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.03, 280.49 and 57.00 is: 85.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.03 : 280.49 = 57.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.03/280.49 = 57.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.03x = 280.49 × 57.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.03x = 15,986.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,986.49/187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.48

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