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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.01, 281.03 and 174.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.01, 281.03 and 174.71 is: 262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.01 : 281.03 = 174.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.01/281.03 = 174.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.01x = 281.03 × 174.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.01x = 49,097.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,097.12/187.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.54

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