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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 280.13 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 280.13 and 122.18 is: 182.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 280.13 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/280.13 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 280.13 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 34,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,225.98/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.92

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