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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.57, 283.10 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.57, 283.10 and 181.14 is: 273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.57 : 283.10 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.57/283.10 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.57x = 283.10 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.57x = 51,278.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,278.77/187.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.39

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