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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.22, 280.90 and 84.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.22, 280.90 and 84.58 is: 126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.22 : 280.90 = 84.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.22/280.90 = 84.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.22x = 280.90 × 84.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.22x = 23,758.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,758.52/187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.90

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