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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.74, 279.54 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.74, 279.54 and 183.12 is: 272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.74 : 279.54 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.74/279.54 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.74x = 279.54 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.74x = 51,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,189.36/187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.66

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