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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.36, 280.62 and 133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.36, 280.62 and 133.24 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.36 : 280.62 = 133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.36/280.62 = 133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.36x = 280.62 × 133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.36x = 37,389.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,389.81/187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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