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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.31, 280.93 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.31, 280.93 and 126.83 is: 190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.31 : 280.93 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.31/280.93 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.31x = 280.93 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.31x = 35,630.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,630.35/187.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.22

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