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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.18, 280.55 and 84.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.18, 280.55 and 84.35 is: 126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.18 : 280.55 = 84.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.18/280.55 = 84.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.18x = 280.55 × 84.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.18x = 23,665.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,665.30/187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.43

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