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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 281.03 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 281.03 and 183.42 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 281.03 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/281.03 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 281.03 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 51,545.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,545.61/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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