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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.45, 281.39 and 183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.45, 281.39 and 183.55 is: 275.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.45 : 281.39 = 183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.45/281.39 = 183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.45x = 281.39 × 183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.45x = 51,648.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,648.22/187.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.53

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