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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 280.48 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 280.48 and 130.08 is: 194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 280.48 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/280.48 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 280.48 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 36,484.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,484.84/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.90

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