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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.66, 280.36 and 118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.66, 280.36 and 118.63 is: 177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.66 : 280.36 = 118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.66/280.36 = 118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.66x = 280.36 × 118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.66x = 33,257.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,257.11/187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.22

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