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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.33, 280.82 and 118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.33, 280.82 and 118.68 is: 177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.33 : 280.82 = 118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.33/280.82 = 118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.33x = 280.82 × 118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.33x = 33,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,327.72/187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.91

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