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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.80, 300.85 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.80, 300.85 and 187.28 is: 279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.80 : 300.85 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.80/300.85 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.80x = 300.85 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.80x = 56,343.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,343.19/201.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.20

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