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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.32, 280.50 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.32, 280.50 and 114.02 is: 170.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.32 : 280.50 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.32/280.50 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.32x = 280.50 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.32x = 31,982.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,982.61/187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.74

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