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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.62, 281.10 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.62, 281.10 and 130.20 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.62 : 281.10 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.62/281.10 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.62x = 281.10 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.62x = 36,599.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,599.22/187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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