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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.90, 281.39 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.90, 281.39 and 133.22 is: 199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.90 : 281.39 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.90/281.39 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.90x = 281.39 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.90x = 37,486.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,486.81/187.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.51

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