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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.97, 281.73 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.97, 281.73 and 127.41 is: 190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.97 : 281.73 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.97/281.73 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.97x = 281.73 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.97x = 35,895.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,895.22/187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.97

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