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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.48, 281.24 and 77.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.48, 281.24 and 77.77 is: 116.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.48 : 281.24 = 77.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.48/281.24 = 77.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.48x = 281.24 × 77.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.48x = 21,872.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,872.03/187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.66

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