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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.41, 280.71 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.41, 280.71 and 129.36 is: 193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.41 : 280.71 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.41/280.71 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.41x = 280.71 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.41x = 36,312.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,312.65/187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.76

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