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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.94, 281.80 and 57.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.94, 281.80 and 57.90 is: 86.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.94 : 281.80 = 57.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.94/281.80 = 57.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.94x = 281.80 × 57.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.94x = 16,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,316.08/187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.82

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