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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.27, 280.65 and 84.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.27, 280.65 and 84.53 is: 126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.27 : 280.65 = 84.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.27/280.65 = 84.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.27x = 280.65 × 84.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.27x = 23,723.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,723.34/187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.68

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