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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.66, 280.86 and 141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.66, 280.86 and 141.90 is: 212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.66 : 280.86 = 141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.66/280.86 = 141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.66x = 280.86 × 141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.66x = 39,854.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,854.03/187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.37

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