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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.13, 280.51 and 132.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.13, 280.51 and 132.29 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.13 : 280.51 = 132.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.13/280.51 = 132.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.13x = 280.51 × 132.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.13x = 37,108.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,108.67/187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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