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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.95, 282.42 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.95, 282.42 and 183.09 is: 275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.95 : 282.42 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.95/282.42 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.95x = 282.42 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.95x = 51,708.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,708.28/187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.12

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