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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.26, 280.50 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.26, 280.50 and 129.32 is: 193.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.26 : 280.50 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.26/280.50 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.26x = 280.50 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.26x = 36,274.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,274.26/187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.71

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