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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.31, 280.89 and 84.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.31, 280.89 and 84.67 is: 126.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.31 : 280.89 = 84.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.31/280.89 = 84.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.31x = 280.89 × 84.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.31x = 23,783.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,783.28/187.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.97

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