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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.64, 281.50 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.64, 281.50 and 79.44 is: 119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.64 : 281.50 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.64/281.50 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.64x = 281.50 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.64x = 22,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,362.36/187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.18

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