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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.62, 281.41 and 50.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.62, 281.41 and 50.68 is: 76.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.62 : 281.41 = 50.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.62/281.41 = 50.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.62x = 281.41 × 50.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.62x = 14,261.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,261.86/187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.01

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