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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.09, 280.58 and 57.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.09, 280.58 and 57.08 is: 85.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.09 : 280.58 = 57.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.09/280.58 = 57.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.09x = 280.58 × 57.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.09x = 16,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,015.51/187.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.60

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