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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.81, 281.25 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.81, 281.25 and 132.83 is: 198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.81 : 281.25 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.81/281.25 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.81x = 281.25 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.81x = 37,358.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,358.44/187.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.92

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