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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.29, 279.99 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.29, 279.99 and 141.21 is: 211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.29 : 279.99 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.29/279.99 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.29x = 279.99 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.29x = 39,537.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,537.39/187.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.10

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