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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.10, 280.23 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.10, 280.23 and 180.62 is: 270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.10 : 280.23 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.10/280.23 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.10x = 280.23 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.10x = 50,614.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,614.11/187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.51

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