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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.36, 279.52 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.36, 279.52 and 181.28 is: 270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.36 : 279.52 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.36/279.52 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.36x = 279.52 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.36x = 50,671.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,671.39/187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.45

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