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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.26, 281.13 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.26, 281.13 and 122.28 is: 183.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.26 : 281.13 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.26/281.13 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.26x = 281.13 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.26x = 34,376.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,376.58/187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.58

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