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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.98, 281.72 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.98, 281.72 and 133.75 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.98 : 281.72 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.98/281.72 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.98x = 281.72 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.98x = 37,680.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,680.05/187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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