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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.47, 281.22 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.47, 281.22 and 185.10 is: 277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.47 : 281.22 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.47/281.22 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.47x = 281.22 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.47x = 52,053.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,053.82/187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.66

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