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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.98, 282 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.98, 282 and 115.75 is: 173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.98 : 282 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.98/282 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.98x = 282 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.98x = 32,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,641.50/187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.64

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