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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.27, 280.91 and 50.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.27, 280.91 and 50.31 is: 75.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.27 : 280.91 = 50.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.27/280.91 = 50.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.27x = 280.91 × 50.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.27x = 14,132.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,132.71/187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.47

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