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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.14, 280.62 and 99.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.14, 280.62 and 99.35 is: 148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.14 : 280.62 = 99.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.14/280.62 = 99.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.14x = 280.62 × 99.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.14x = 27,878.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,878.19/187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.97

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