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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.80, 281.35 and 136.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.80, 281.35 and 136.31 is: 204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.80 : 281.35 = 136.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.80/281.35 = 136.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.80x = 281.35 × 136.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.80x = 38,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,350.14/187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.21

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