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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.50, 280.62 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.50, 280.62 and 181.02 is: 270.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.50 : 280.62 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.50/280.62 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.50x = 280.62 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.50x = 50,797.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,797.83/187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.92

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