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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.67, 281.29 and 141.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.67, 281.29 and 141.87 is: 212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.67 : 281.29 = 141.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.67/281.29 = 141.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.67x = 281.29 × 141.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.67x = 39,906.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,906.61/187.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.64

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