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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.52, 280.96 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.52, 280.96 and 115.22 is: 172.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.52 : 280.96 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.52/280.96 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.52x = 280.96 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.52x = 32,372.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,372.63/187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.64

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