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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.14, 280.86 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.14, 280.86 and 95.83 is: 143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.14 : 280.86 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.14/280.86 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.14x = 280.86 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.14x = 26,914.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,914.33/187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.82

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