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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.05, 280.19 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.05, 280.19 and 118.44 is: 177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.05 : 280.19 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.05/280.19 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.05x = 280.19 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.05x = 33,185.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,185.11/187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.41

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