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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 280.79 and 50.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 280.79 and 50.25 is: 75.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 280.79 = 50.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/280.79 = 50.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 280.79 × 50.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 14,109.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,109.70/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.37

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