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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.10, 280.22 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.10, 280.22 and 135.52 is: 202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.10 : 280.22 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.10/280.22 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.10x = 280.22 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.10x = 37,975.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,975.41/187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.97

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