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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.33, 280.67 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.33, 280.67 and 122.23 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.33 : 280.67 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.33/280.67 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.33x = 280.67 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.33x = 34,305.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,305.59/187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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