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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 280.20 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 280.20 and 175.68 is: 261.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 280.20 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/280.20 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 280.20 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 49,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,225.54/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.95

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