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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.04, 280.38 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.04, 280.38 and 110.27 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.04 : 280.38 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.04/280.38 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.04x = 280.38 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.04x = 30,917.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,917.50/187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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