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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.35, 281.03 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.35, 281.03 and 187.35 is: 281.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.35 : 281.03 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.35/281.03 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.35x = 281.03 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.35x = 52,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,650.97/187.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.03

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