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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 280.74 and 57.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 280.74 and 57.19 is: 85.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 280.74 = 57.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/280.74 = 57.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 280.74 × 57.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 16,054.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,054.82/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.78

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