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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.40, 281.25 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.40, 281.25 and 122.38 is: 183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.40 : 281.25 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.40/281.25 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.40x = 281.25 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.40x = 34,419.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,419.97/187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.67

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