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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.55, 280.97 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.55, 280.97 and 126.58 is: 189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.55 : 280.97 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.55/280.97 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.55x = 280.97 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.55x = 35,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,563.78/187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.62

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