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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.77, 281.59 and 57.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.77, 281.59 and 57.76 is: 86.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.77 : 281.59 = 57.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.77/281.59 = 57.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.77x = 281.59 × 57.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.77x = 16,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,264.64/187.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.62

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