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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.41, 280.65 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.41, 280.65 and 126.39 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.41 : 280.65 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.41/280.65 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.41x = 280.65 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.41x = 35,471.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,471.35/187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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