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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.32, 280.69 and 129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.32, 280.69 and 129.35 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.32 : 280.69 = 129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.32/280.69 = 129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.32x = 280.69 × 129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.32x = 36,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,307.25/187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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