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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 282.24 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 282.24 and 183.84 is: 277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 282.24 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/282.24 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 282.24 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 51,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,887.00/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.17

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