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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.72, 280.67 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.72, 280.67 and 126.66 is: 189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.72 : 280.67 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.72/280.67 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.72x = 280.67 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.72x = 35,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,550.08/187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.38

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