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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.24, 280.83 and 50.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.24, 280.83 and 50.30 is: 75.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.24 : 280.83 = 50.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.24/280.83 = 50.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.24x = 280.83 × 50.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.24x = 14,124.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,124.34/187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.43

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