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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187, 280.44 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187, 280.44 and 132.76 is: 199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187 : 280.44 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187/280.44 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187x = 280.44 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187x = 37,231.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,231.21/187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.10

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