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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 281.79 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 281.79 and 141.56 is: 212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 281.79 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/281.79 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 281.79 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 39,888.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,888.78/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.54

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