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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.47, 280.85 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.47, 280.85 and 175.86 is: 263.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.47 : 280.85 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.47/280.85 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.47x = 280.85 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.47x = 49,390.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,390.28/187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.46

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