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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 279.99 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 279.99 and 175.50 is: 261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 279.99 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/279.99 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 279.99 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 49,138.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,138.25/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.48

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