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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.75, 281.86 and 162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.75, 281.86 and 162.23 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.75 : 281.86 = 162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.75/281.86 = 162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.75x = 281.86 × 162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.75x = 45,726.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,726.15/187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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