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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.22, 280.87 and 57.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.22, 280.87 and 57.23 is: 85.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.22 : 280.87 = 57.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.22/280.87 = 57.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.22x = 280.87 × 57.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.22x = 16,074.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,074.75/187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.86

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