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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.93, 281.91 and 57.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.93, 281.91 and 57.93 is: 86.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.93 : 281.91 = 57.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.93/281.91 = 57.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.93x = 281.91 × 57.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.93x = 16,331.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,331.05/187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.90

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