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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.39, 280.74 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.39, 280.74 and 126.46 is: 189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.39 : 280.74 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.39/280.74 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.39x = 280.74 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.39x = 35,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,500.98/187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.45

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