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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.07, 280.59 and 58.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.07, 280.59 and 58.82 is: 88.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.07 : 280.59 = 58.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.07/280.59 = 58.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.07x = 280.59 × 58.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.07x = 16,504.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,504.30/187.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.23

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