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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 280.58 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 280.58 and 126.14 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 280.58 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/280.58 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 280.58 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 35,392.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,392.36/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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