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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.98, 282.30 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.98, 282.30 and 119.64 is: 179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.98 : 282.30 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.98/282.30 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.98x = 282.30 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.98x = 33,774.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,774.37/187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.67

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