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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.29, 280.98 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.29, 280.98 and 133.53 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.29 : 280.98 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.29/280.98 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.29x = 280.98 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.29x = 37,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,519.26/187.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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