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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.05, 280.58 and 50.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.05, 280.58 and 50.09 is: 75.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.05 : 280.58 = 50.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.05/280.58 = 50.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.05x = 280.58 × 50.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.05x = 14,054.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,054.25/187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.14

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