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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.73, 281.46 and 64.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.73, 281.46 and 64.27 is: 96.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.73 : 281.46 = 64.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.73/281.46 = 64.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.73x = 281.46 × 64.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.73x = 18,089.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,089.42/187.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.36

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