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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.50, 281.24 and 59.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.50, 281.24 and 59.25 is: 88.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.50 : 281.24 = 59.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.50/281.24 = 59.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.50x = 281.24 × 59.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.50x = 16,663.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,663.47/187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.87

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