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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.54, 280.90 and 183.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.54, 280.90 and 183.85 is: 275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.54 : 280.90 = 183.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.54/280.90 = 183.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.54x = 280.90 × 183.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.54x = 51,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,643.47/187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.37

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