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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.80, 263.40 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.80, 263.40 and 187.80 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.80 : 263.40 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.80/263.40 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.80x = 263.40 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.80x = 49,466.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,466.52/187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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