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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 281.76 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 281.76 and 187.68 is: 281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 281.76 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/281.76 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 281.76 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 52,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,880.72/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.40

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