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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.40, 280.80 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.40, 280.80 and 133.04 is: 199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.40 : 280.80 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.40/280.80 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.40x = 280.80 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.40x = 37,358.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,358.33/187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.35

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