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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.33, 281.09 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.33, 281.09 and 133.67 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.33 : 281.09 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.33/281.09 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.33x = 281.09 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.33x = 37,572.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,572.23/187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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