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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.18, 280.77 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.18, 280.77 and 175.30 is: 262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.18 : 280.77 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.18/280.77 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.18x = 280.77 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.18x = 49,218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,218.98/187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.95

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