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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.47, 280.74 and 129.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.47, 280.74 and 129.53 is: 193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.47 : 280.74 = 129.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.47/280.74 = 129.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.47x = 280.74 × 129.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.47x = 36,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,364.25/187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.97

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