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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.39, 280.80 and 126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.39, 280.80 and 126.91 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.39 : 280.80 = 126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.39/280.80 = 126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.39x = 280.80 × 126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.39x = 35,636.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,636.33/187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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