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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.31, 280.67 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.31, 280.67 and 132.36 is: 198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.31 : 280.67 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.31/280.67 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.31x = 280.67 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.31x = 37,148.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,148.82/187.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.33

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