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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.04, 280.54 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.04, 280.54 and 118.36 is: 177.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.04 : 280.54 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.04/280.54 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.04x = 280.54 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.04x = 33,204.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,204.71/187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.53

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