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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.25, 280.74 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.25, 280.74 and 95.82 is: 143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.25 : 280.74 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.25/280.74 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.25x = 280.74 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.25x = 26,900.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,900.51/187.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.66

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