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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.71, 280.95 and 129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.71, 280.95 and 129.69 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.71 : 280.95 = 129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.71/280.95 = 129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.71x = 280.95 × 129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.71x = 36,436.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,436.41/187.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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