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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.80, 280.89 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.80, 280.89 and 115.71 is: 173.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.80 : 280.89 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.80/280.89 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.80x = 280.89 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.80x = 32,501.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,501.78/187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.07

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