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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.41, 280.82 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.41, 280.82 and 126.36 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.41 : 280.82 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.41/280.82 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.41x = 280.82 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.41x = 35,484.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,484.02/187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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