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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.77, 281.40 and 129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.77, 281.40 and 129.81 is: 194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.77 : 281.40 = 129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.77/281.40 = 129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.77x = 281.40 × 129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.77x = 36,528.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,528.53/187.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.54

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