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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.42, 281.46 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.42, 281.46 and 126.58 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.42 : 281.46 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.42/281.46 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.42x = 281.46 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.42x = 35,627.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,627.21/187.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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