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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 281.07 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 281.07 and 139.32 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 281.07 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/281.07 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 281.07 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 39,158.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,158.67/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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