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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 280.80 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 280.80 and 139.32 is: 208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 280.80 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/280.80 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 280.80 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 39,121.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,121.06/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.18

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