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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.36, 280.72 and 132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.36, 280.72 and 132.99 is: 199.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.36 : 280.72 = 132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.36/280.72 = 132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.36x = 280.72 × 132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.36x = 37,332.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,332.62/187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.26

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