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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.45, 281.22 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.45, 281.22 and 141.82 is: 212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.45 : 281.22 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.45/281.22 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.45x = 281.22 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.45x = 39,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,882.62/187.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.76

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