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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 280.26 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 280.26 and 118.53 is: 177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 280.26 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/280.26 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 280.26 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 33,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,219.22/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.54

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