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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.50, 281.22 and 84.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.50, 281.22 and 84.70 is: 127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.50 : 281.22 = 84.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.50/281.22 = 84.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.50x = 281.22 × 84.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.50x = 23,819.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,819.33/187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.04

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