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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.42, 281.14 and 57.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.42, 281.14 and 57.41 is: 86.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.42 : 281.14 = 57.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.42/281.14 = 57.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.42x = 281.14 × 57.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.42x = 16,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,140.25/187.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.12

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