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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.97, 282.01 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.97, 282.01 and 145.13 is: 217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.97 : 282.01 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.97/282.01 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.97x = 282.01 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.97x = 40,926.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,926.34/187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.73

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