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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 279.18 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 279.18 and 159.84 is: 238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 279.18 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/279.18 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 279.18 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 44,624.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,624.13/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.49

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