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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.29, 280.94 and 181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.29, 280.94 and 181.67 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.29 : 280.94 = 181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.29/280.94 = 181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.29x = 280.94 × 181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.29x = 51,036.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,036.06/187.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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