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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.77, 281.39 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.77, 281.39 and 141.46 is: 211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.77 : 281.39 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.77/281.39 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.77x = 281.39 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.77x = 39,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,805.60/187.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.99

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