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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.77, 281.79 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.77, 281.79 and 133.71 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.77 : 281.79 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.77/281.79 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.77x = 281.79 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.77x = 37,678.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,678.14/187.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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