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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.69, 281.95 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.69, 281.95 and 133.93 is: 201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.69 : 281.95 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.69/281.95 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.69x = 281.95 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.69x = 37,761.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,761.56/187.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.19

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