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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.54, 280.92 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.54, 280.92 and 133.54 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.54 : 280.92 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.54/280.92 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.54x = 280.92 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.54x = 37,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,514.06/187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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