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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.25, 280.49 and 89.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.25, 280.49 and 89.84 is: 134.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.25 : 280.49 = 89.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.25/280.49 = 89.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.25x = 280.49 × 89.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.25x = 25,197.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,197.37/187.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.57

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