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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.07, 280.40 and 84.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.07, 280.40 and 84.21 is: 126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.07 : 280.40 = 84.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.07/280.40 = 84.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.07x = 280.40 × 84.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.07x = 23,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,612.48/187.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.22

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