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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.37, 281.04 and 57.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.37, 281.04 and 57.37 is: 86.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.37 : 281.04 = 57.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.37/281.04 = 57.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.37x = 281.04 × 57.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.37x = 16,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,123.26/187.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.05

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