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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.30, 280.92 and 79.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.30, 280.92 and 79.08 is: 118.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.30 : 280.92 = 79.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.30/280.92 = 79.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.30x = 280.92 × 79.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.30x = 22,215.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,215.15/187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.61

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