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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.84, 281.12 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.84, 281.12 and 176 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.84 : 281.12 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.84/281.12 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.84x = 281.12 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.84x = 49,477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,477.12/187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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