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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.34, 280.81 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.34, 280.81 and 118.73 is: 177.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.34 : 280.81 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.34/280.81 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.34x = 280.81 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.34x = 33,339.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,339.32/187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.97

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