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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.19, 280.70 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.19, 280.70 and 84.40 is: 126.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.19 : 280.70 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.19/280.70 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.19x = 280.70 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.19x = 23,692.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,692.07/187.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.57

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