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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.04, 280.56 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.04, 280.56 and 73.04 is: 109.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.04 : 280.56 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.04/280.56 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.04x = 280.56 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.04x = 20,492.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,492.10/187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.56

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