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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.09, 280.44 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.09, 280.44 and 126.23 is: 189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.09 : 280.44 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.09/280.44 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.09x = 280.44 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.09x = 35,398.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,398.54/187.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.21

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