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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.48, 280.98 and 84.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.48, 280.98 and 84.80 is: 127.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.48 : 280.98 = 84.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.48/280.98 = 84.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.48x = 280.98 × 84.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.48x = 23,827.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,827.10/187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.09

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