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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.97, 281.90 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.97, 281.90 and 126.86 is: 190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.97 : 281.90 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.97/281.90 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.97x = 281.90 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.97x = 35,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,760.74/187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.25

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