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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.43, 280.89 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.43, 280.89 and 122.31 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.43 : 280.89 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.43/280.89 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.43x = 280.89 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.43x = 34,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,355.66/187.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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