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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.91, 281.64 and 119.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.91, 281.64 and 119.33 is: 178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.91 : 281.64 = 119.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.91/281.64 = 119.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.91x = 281.64 × 119.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.91x = 33,606.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,606.69/187.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.85

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