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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.84, 281.66 and 57.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.84, 281.66 and 57.80 is: 86.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.84 : 281.66 = 57.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.84/281.66 = 57.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.84x = 281.66 × 57.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.84x = 16,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,280.36/187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.67

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