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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.35, 280.57 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.35, 280.57 and 126.60 is: 189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.35 : 280.57 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.35/280.57 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.35x = 280.57 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.35x = 35,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,520.16/187.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.59

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