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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.05, 280.20 and 117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.05, 280.20 and 117.41 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.05 : 280.20 = 117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.05/280.20 = 117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.05x = 280.20 × 117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.05x = 32,898.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,898.28/187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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