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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.64, 280.76 and 117.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.64, 280.76 and 117.29 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.64 : 280.76 = 117.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.64/280.76 = 117.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.64x = 280.76 × 117.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.64x = 32,930.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,930.46/187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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