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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.62, 281.45 and 50.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.62, 281.45 and 50.66 is: 76.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.62 : 281.45 = 50.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.62/281.45 = 50.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.62x = 281.45 × 50.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.62x = 14,258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,258.26/187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.00

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