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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.10, 280.47 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.10, 280.47 and 118.41 is: 177.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.10 : 280.47 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.10/280.47 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.10x = 280.47 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.10x = 33,210.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,210.45/187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.51

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