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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.35, 280.98 and 50.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.35, 280.98 and 50.40 is: 75.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.35 : 280.98 = 50.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.35/280.98 = 50.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.35x = 280.98 × 50.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.35x = 14,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,162.29/187.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.59

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