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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.91, 281.87 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.91, 281.87 and 145.43 is: 218.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.91 : 281.87 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.91/281.87 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.91x = 281.87 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.91x = 40,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,992.35/187.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.15

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