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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 280.67 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 280.67 and 133.30 is: 200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 280.67 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/280.67 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 280.67 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 37,413.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,413.31/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.05

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