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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.05, 280.62 and 57.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.05, 280.62 and 57.05 is: 85.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.05 : 280.62 = 57.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.05/280.62 = 57.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.05x = 280.62 × 57.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.05x = 16,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,009.02/187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.59

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