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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.77, 280.80 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.77, 280.80 and 141.63 is: 211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.77 : 280.80 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.77/280.80 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.77x = 280.80 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.77x = 39,769.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,769.70/187.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.80

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