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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.95, 281.90 and 51.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.95, 281.90 and 51.01 is: 76.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.95 : 281.90 = 51.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.95/281.90 = 51.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.95x = 281.90 × 51.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.95x = 14,378.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,378.31/187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.50

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