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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.09, 278.93 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.09, 278.93 and 182.28 is: 271.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.09 : 278.93 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.09/278.93 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.09x = 278.93 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.09x = 50,843.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,843.82/187.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.76

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