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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.34, 280.86 and 79.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.34, 280.86 and 79.22 is: 118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.34 : 280.86 = 79.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.34/280.86 = 79.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.34x = 280.86 × 79.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.34x = 22,249.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,249.73/187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.77

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