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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.36, 280.44 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.36, 280.44 and 114.88 is: 171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.36 : 280.44 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.36/280.44 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.36x = 280.44 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.36x = 32,216.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,216.95/187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.95

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