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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.31, 280.39 and 122.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.31, 280.39 and 122.17 is: 182.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.31 : 280.39 = 122.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.31/280.39 = 122.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.31x = 280.39 × 122.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.31x = 34,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,254.24/187.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.88

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