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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.04, 280.71 and 100.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.04, 280.71 and 100.47 is: 150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.04 : 280.71 = 100.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.04/280.71 = 100.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.04x = 280.71 × 100.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.04x = 28,202.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,202.93/187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.79

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