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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 280.15 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 280.15 and 184.96 is: 275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 280.15 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/280.15 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 280.15 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 51,815.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,815.38/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.73

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