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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.86, 281.34 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.86, 281.34 and 133.74 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.86 : 281.34 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.86/281.34 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.86x = 281.34 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.86x = 37,626.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,626.41/187.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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