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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.39, 280.83 and 141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.39, 280.83 and 141.09 is: 211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.39 : 280.83 = 141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.39/280.83 = 141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.39x = 280.83 × 141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.39x = 39,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,621.12/187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.43

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