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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.80, 255.60 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.80, 255.60 and 187.80 is: 255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.80 : 255.60 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.80/255.60 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.80x = 255.60 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.80x = 48,001.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,001.68/187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.60

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