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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.30, 281.26 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.30, 281.26 and 141.03 is: 211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.30 : 281.26 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.30/281.26 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.30x = 281.26 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.30x = 39,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,666.10/187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.78

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