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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.03, 280.58 and 58.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.03, 280.58 and 58.75 is: 88.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.03 : 280.58 = 58.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.03/280.58 = 58.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.03x = 280.58 × 58.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.03x = 16,484.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,484.08/187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.14

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