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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.30, 280.68 and 181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.30, 280.68 and 181.45 is: 271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.30 : 280.68 = 181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.30/280.68 = 181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.30x = 280.68 × 181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.30x = 50,929.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,929.39/187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.91

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