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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.63, 280.74 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.63, 280.74 and 126.55 is: 189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.63 : 280.74 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.63/280.74 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.63x = 280.74 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.63x = 35,527.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,527.65/187.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.35

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