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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.95, 282 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.95, 282 and 180.15 is: 270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.95 : 282 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.95/282 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.95x = 282 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.95x = 50,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,802.30/187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.30

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