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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.01, 280.46 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.01, 280.46 and 126.51 is: 189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.01 : 280.46 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.01/280.46 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.01x = 280.46 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.01x = 35,480.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,480.36/187.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.73

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