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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.19, 280.74 and 77.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.19, 280.74 and 77.48 is: 116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.19 : 280.74 = 77.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.19/280.74 = 77.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.19x = 280.74 × 77.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.19x = 21,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,750.33/187.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.20

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