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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.07, 280.57 and 117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.07, 280.57 and 117.63 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.07 : 280.57 = 117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.07/280.57 = 117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.07x = 280.57 × 117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.07x = 33,002.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,002.86/187.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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