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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.18, 280.34 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.18, 280.34 and 114.82 is: 171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.18 : 280.34 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.18/280.34 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.18x = 280.34 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.18x = 32,188.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,188.64/187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.97

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