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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 281.04 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 281.04 and 138.58 is: 208.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 281.04 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/281.04 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 281.04 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 38,945.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,945.30/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.14

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