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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.28, 281.10 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.28, 281.10 and 115.28 is: 173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.28 : 281.10 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.28/281.10 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.28x = 281.10 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.28x = 32,405.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,405.21/187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.03

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