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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.95, 281.91 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.95, 281.91 and 137.19 is: 205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.95 : 281.91 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.95/281.91 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.95x = 281.91 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.95x = 38,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,676.80/187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.78

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