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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.25, 281.34 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.25, 281.34 and 175.37 is: 263.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.25 : 281.34 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.25/281.34 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.25x = 281.34 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.25x = 49,337.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,337.19/187.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.49

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