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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.41, 281.08 and 50.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.41, 281.08 and 50.46 is: 75.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.41 : 281.08 = 50.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.41/281.08 = 50.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.41x = 281.08 × 50.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.41x = 14,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,183.30/187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.68

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