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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.49, 281.27 and 129.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.49, 281.27 and 129.17 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.49 : 281.27 = 129.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.49/281.27 = 129.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.49x = 281.27 × 129.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.49x = 36,329.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,329.59/187.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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