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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.30, 280.48 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.30, 280.48 and 96.04 is: 143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.30 : 280.48 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.30/280.48 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.30x = 280.48 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.30x = 26,937.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,937.30/187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.82

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