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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.44, 281.82 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.44, 281.82 and 186.54 is: 280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.44 : 281.82 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.44/281.82 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.44x = 281.82 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.44x = 52,570.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,570.70/187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.47

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