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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.84, 281.62 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.84, 281.62 and 126.80 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.84 : 281.62 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.84/281.62 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.84x = 281.62 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.84x = 35,709.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,709.42/187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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