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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.83, 281.28 and 142.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.83, 281.28 and 142.11 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.83 : 281.28 = 142.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.83/281.28 = 142.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.83x = 281.28 × 142.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.83x = 39,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,972.70/187.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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