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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.30, 280.84 and 71.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.30, 280.84 and 71.67 is: 107.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.30 : 280.84 = 71.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.30/280.84 = 71.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.30x = 280.84 × 71.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.30x = 20,128.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,128.62/187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.47

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