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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.72, 281.04 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.72, 281.04 and 133.44 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.72 : 281.04 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.72/281.04 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.72x = 281.04 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.72x = 37,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,501.98/187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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