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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.97, 282.03 and 57.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.97, 282.03 and 57.98 is: 87.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.97 : 282.03 = 57.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.97/282.03 = 57.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.97x = 282.03 × 57.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.97x = 16,352.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,352.59/187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.00

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