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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.44, 280.61 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.44, 280.61 and 123.18 is: 184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.44 : 280.61 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.44/280.61 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.44x = 280.61 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.44x = 34,564.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,564.33/187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.41

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