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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.36, 280.95 and 57.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.36, 280.95 and 57.37 is: 86.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.36 : 280.95 = 57.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.36/280.95 = 57.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.36x = 280.95 × 57.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.36x = 16,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,118.24/187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.03

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