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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.61, 281.39 and 50.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.61, 281.39 and 50.67 is: 75.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.61 : 281.39 = 50.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.61/281.39 = 50.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.61x = 281.39 × 50.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.61x = 14,256.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,256.62/187.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.99

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