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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.22, 281.10 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.22, 281.10 and 114.86 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.22 : 281.10 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.22/281.10 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.22x = 281.10 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.22x = 32,287.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,287.15/187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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