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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.05, 280.47 and 77.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.05, 280.47 and 77.24 is: 115.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.05 : 280.47 = 77.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.05/280.47 = 77.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.05x = 280.47 × 77.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.05x = 21,662.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,662.92/187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.81

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