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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 280.83 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 280.83 and 132.98 is: 199.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 280.83 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/280.83 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 280.83 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 37,344.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,344.77/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.53

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