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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 280.46 and 95.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 280.46 and 95.63 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 280.46 = 95.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/280.46 = 95.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 280.46 × 95.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 26,818.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,818.51/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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