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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.56, 280.92 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.56, 280.92 and 115.26 is: 172.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.56 : 280.92 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.56/280.92 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.56x = 280.92 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.56x = 32,378.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,378.84/187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.63

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