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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.27, 280.68 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.27, 280.68 and 133.18 is: 199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.27 : 280.68 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.27/280.68 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.27x = 280.68 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.27x = 37,380.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,380.96/187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.61

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