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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.12, 280.16 and 141.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.12, 280.16 and 141.33 is: 211.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.12 : 280.16 = 141.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.12/280.16 = 141.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.12x = 280.16 × 141.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.12x = 39,595.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,595.89/187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.61

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