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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.60, 281.10 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.60, 281.10 and 129.63 is: 194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.60 : 281.10 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.60/281.10 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.60x = 281.10 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.60x = 36,438.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,438.99/187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.24

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