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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 279.15 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 279.15 and 183.16 is: 273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 279.15 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/279.15 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 279.15 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 51,128.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,128.78/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.26

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