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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.49, 280.89 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.49, 280.89 and 141.81 is: 212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.49 : 280.89 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.49/280.89 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.49x = 280.89 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.49x = 39,833.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,833.01/187.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.46

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