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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.70, 281.10 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.70, 281.10 and 141.80 is: 212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.70 : 281.10 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.70/281.10 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.70x = 281.10 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.70x = 39,859.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,859.98/187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.36

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