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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.56, 280.98 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.56, 280.98 and 126.63 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.56 : 280.98 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.56/280.98 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.56x = 280.98 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.56x = 35,580.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,580.50/187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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