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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.28, 280.85 and 77.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.28, 280.85 and 77.54 is: 116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.28 : 280.85 = 77.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.28/280.85 = 77.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.28x = 280.85 × 77.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.28x = 21,775.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,775.32/187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.27

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