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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.14, 280.76 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.14, 280.76 and 122.13 is: 183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.14 : 280.76 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.14/280.76 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.14x = 280.76 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.14x = 34,288.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,288.61/187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.22

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