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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.26, 280.88 and 141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.26, 280.88 and 141.69 is: 212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.26 : 280.88 = 141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.26/280.88 = 141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.26x = 280.88 × 141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.26x = 39,797.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,797.89/187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.53

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