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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.36, 280.80 and 79.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.36, 280.80 and 79.04 is: 118.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.36 : 280.80 = 79.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.36/280.80 = 79.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.36x = 280.80 × 79.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.36x = 22,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,194.43/187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.46

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