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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.15, 280.29 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.15, 280.29 and 129.16 is: 193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.15 : 280.29 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.15/280.29 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.15x = 280.29 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.15x = 36,202.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,202.26/187.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.44

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