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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.60, 280.98 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.60, 280.98 and 126.46 is: 189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.60 : 280.98 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.60/280.98 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.60x = 280.98 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.60x = 35,532.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,532.73/187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.41

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