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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.99, 281.64 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.99, 281.64 and 133.78 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.99 : 281.64 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.99/281.64 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.99x = 281.64 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.99x = 37,677.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,677.80/187.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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