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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.44, 281.15 and 59.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.44, 281.15 and 59.19 is: 88.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.44 : 281.15 = 59.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.44/281.15 = 59.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.44x = 281.15 × 59.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.44x = 16,641.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,641.27/187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.78

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