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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.43, 280.80 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.43, 280.80 and 176.13 is: 263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.43 : 280.80 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.43/280.80 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.43x = 280.80 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.43x = 49,457.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,457.30/187.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.88

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