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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.41, 279.75 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.41, 279.75 and 182.28 is: 272.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.41 : 279.75 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.41/279.75 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.41x = 279.75 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.41x = 50,992.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,992.83/187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.09

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