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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.74, 280.80 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.74, 280.80 and 126.54 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.74 : 280.80 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.74/280.80 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.74x = 280.80 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.74x = 35,532.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,532.43/187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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