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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 279.27 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 279.27 and 175.50 is: 261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 279.27 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/279.27 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 279.27 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 49,011.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,011.89/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.88

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