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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.88, 281.82 and 59.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.88, 281.82 and 59.63 is: 89.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.88 : 281.82 = 59.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.88/281.82 = 59.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.88x = 281.82 × 59.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.88x = 16,803.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,803.52/187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.44

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