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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.48, 280.75 and 129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.48, 280.75 and 129.55 is: 194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.48 : 280.75 = 129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.48/280.75 = 129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.48x = 280.75 × 129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.48x = 36,371.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,371.16/187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.00

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