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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.51, 280.79 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.51, 280.79 and 129.66 is: 194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.51 : 280.79 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.51/280.79 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.51x = 280.79 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.51x = 36,406.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,406.43/187.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.15

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