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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.95, 281.78 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.95, 281.78 and 133.89 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.95 : 281.78 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.95/281.78 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.95x = 281.78 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.95x = 37,726.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,726.30/187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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