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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.63, 281.44 and 73.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.63, 281.44 and 73.63 is: 110.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.63 : 281.44 = 73.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.63/281.44 = 73.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.63x = 281.44 × 73.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.63x = 20,722.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,722.43/187.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.44

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