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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.61, 280.88 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.61, 280.88 and 122.68 is: 183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.61 : 280.88 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.61/280.88 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.61x = 280.88 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.61x = 34,457.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,457.75/187.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.67

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