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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.30, 281.49 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.30, 281.49 and 141.49 is: 212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.30 : 281.49 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.30/281.49 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.30x = 281.49 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.30x = 39,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,828.02/187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.64

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