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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.86, 282.06 and 179.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.86, 282.06 and 179.22 is: 269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.86 : 282.06 = 179.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.86/282.06 = 179.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.86x = 282.06 × 179.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.86x = 50,550.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,550.79/187.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.09

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