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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.28, 280.92 and 84.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.28, 280.92 and 84.54 is: 126.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.28 : 280.92 = 84.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.28/280.92 = 84.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.28x = 280.92 × 84.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.28x = 23,748.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,748.55/187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.81

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