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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.12, 280.40 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.12, 280.40 and 135.68 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.12 : 280.40 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.12/280.40 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.12x = 280.40 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.12x = 38,044.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,044.67/187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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