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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 282.03 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 282.03 and 142.38 is: 213.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 282.03 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/282.03 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 282.03 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 40,155.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,155.43/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.68

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