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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.93, 281.85 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.93, 281.85 and 130.15 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.93 : 281.85 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.93/281.85 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.93x = 281.85 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.93x = 36,682.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,682.78/187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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