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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.06, 280.38 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.06, 280.38 and 84.40 is: 126.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.06 : 280.38 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.06/280.38 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.06x = 280.38 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.06x = 23,664.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,664.07/187.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.51

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