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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.97, 281.49 and 130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.97, 281.49 and 130.25 is: 195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.97 : 281.49 = 130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.97/281.49 = 130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.97x = 281.49 × 130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.97x = 36,664.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,664.07/187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.05

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