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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.35, 280.98 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.35, 280.98 and 133.02 is: 199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.35 : 280.98 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.35/280.98 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.35x = 280.98 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.35x = 37,375.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,375.96/187.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.50

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