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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.08, 280.70 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.08, 280.70 and 141.80 is: 212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.08 : 280.70 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.08/280.70 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.08x = 280.70 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.08x = 39,803.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,803.26/187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.76

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