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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.08, 280.84 and 175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.08, 280.84 and 175.74 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.08 : 280.84 = 175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.08/280.84 = 175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.08x = 280.84 × 175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.08x = 49,354.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,354.82/187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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