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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.94, 281.91 and 51.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.94, 281.91 and 51.00 is: 76.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.94 : 281.91 = 51.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.94/281.91 = 51.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.94x = 281.91 × 51.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.94x = 14,376.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,376.00/187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.49

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