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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.80, 281.69 and 72.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.80, 281.69 and 72.22 is: 108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.80 : 281.69 = 72.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.80/281.69 = 72.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.80x = 281.69 × 72.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.80x = 20,343.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,343.65/187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.33

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