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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 280.40 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 280.40 and 133.16 is: 199.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 280.40 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/280.40 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 280.40 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 37,336.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,336.00/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.64

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