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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.30, 280.83 and 84.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.30, 280.83 and 84.51 is: 126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.30 : 280.83 = 84.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.30/280.83 = 84.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.30x = 280.83 × 84.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.30x = 23,733.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,733.26/187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.71

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