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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.29, 281.25 and 129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.29, 281.25 and 129.69 is: 194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.29 : 281.25 = 129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.29/281.25 = 129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.29x = 281.25 × 129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.29x = 36,475.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,475.31/187.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.75

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