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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.50, 281.25 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.50, 281.25 and 73.50 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.50 : 281.25 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.50/281.25 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.50x = 281.25 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.50x = 20,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,671.88/187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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