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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.06, 280.61 and 84.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.06, 280.61 and 84.24 is: 126.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.06 : 280.61 = 84.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.06/280.61 = 84.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.06x = 280.61 × 84.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.06x = 23,638.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,638.59/187.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.37

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