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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 281.94 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 281.94 and 185.10 is: 277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 281.94 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/281.94 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 281.94 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 52,187.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,187.09/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.71

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