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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.96, 282.04 and 85.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.96, 282.04 and 85.30 is: 128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.96 : 282.04 = 85.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.96/282.04 = 85.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.96x = 282.04 × 85.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.96x = 24,058.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,058.01/187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.00

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