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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 281.88 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 281.88 and 182.64 is: 273.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 281.88 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/281.88 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 281.88 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 51,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,482.56/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.96

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