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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.49, 281.30 and 84.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.49, 281.30 and 84.82 is: 127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.49 : 281.30 = 84.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.49/281.30 = 84.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.49x = 281.30 × 84.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.49x = 23,859.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,859.87/187.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.26

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