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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.38, 280.71 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.38, 280.71 and 95.76 is: 143.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.38 : 280.71 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.38/280.71 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.38x = 280.71 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.38x = 26,880.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,880.79/187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.46

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