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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.65, 280.13 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.65, 280.13 and 160.11 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.65 : 280.13 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.65/280.13 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.65x = 280.13 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.65x = 44,850.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,850.81/187.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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