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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.42, 280.64 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.42, 280.64 and 122.32 is: 183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.42 : 280.64 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.42/280.64 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.42x = 280.64 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.42x = 34,327.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,327.88/187.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.16

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