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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.24, 280.56 and 184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.24, 280.56 and 184.21 is: 276.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.24 : 280.56 = 184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.24/280.56 = 184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.24x = 280.56 × 184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.24x = 51,681.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,681.96/187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.02

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