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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.71, 281.71 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.71, 281.71 and 130.33 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.71 : 281.71 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.71/281.71 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.71x = 281.71 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.71x = 36,716.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,716.21/187.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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