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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 280.96 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 280.96 and 126.24 is: 189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 280.96 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/280.96 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 280.96 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 35,468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,468.39/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.47

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