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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.07, 280.23 and 138.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.07, 280.23 and 138.47 is: 207.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.07 : 280.23 = 138.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.07/280.23 = 138.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.07x = 280.23 × 138.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.07x = 38,801.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,801.35/187.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.42

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