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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.86, 281.44 and 130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.86, 281.44 and 130.12 is: 194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.86 : 281.44 = 130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.86/281.44 = 130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.86x = 281.44 × 130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.86x = 36,620.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,620.97/187.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.94

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