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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.26, 280.92 and 79.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.26, 280.92 and 79.02 is: 118.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.26 : 280.92 = 79.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.26/280.92 = 79.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.26x = 280.92 × 79.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.26x = 22,198.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,198.30/187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.54

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