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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.04, 280.61 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.04, 280.61 and 138.92 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.04 : 280.61 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.04/280.61 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.04x = 280.61 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.04x = 38,981.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,981.29/187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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