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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.94, 281.88 and 50.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.94, 281.88 and 50.99 is: 76.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.94 : 281.88 = 50.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.94/281.88 = 50.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.94x = 281.88 × 50.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.94x = 14,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,373.06/187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.48

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