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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 280.52 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 280.52 and 141.62 is: 212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 280.52 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/280.52 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 280.52 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 39,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,727.24/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.42

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