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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.66, 281.17 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.66, 281.17 and 133.29 is: 199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.66 : 281.17 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.66/281.17 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.66x = 281.17 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.66x = 37,477.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,477.15/187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.71

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