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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.17, 280.92 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.17, 280.92 and 135.57 is: 203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.17 : 280.92 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.17/280.92 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.17x = 280.92 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.17x = 38,084.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,084.32/187.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.47

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