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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.32, 280.32 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.32, 280.32 and 133.32 is: 199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.32 : 280.32 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.32/280.32 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.32x = 280.32 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.32x = 37,372.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,372.26/187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.51

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