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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.97, 281.99 and 57.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.97, 281.99 and 57.95 is: 86.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.97 : 281.99 = 57.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.97/281.99 = 57.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.97x = 281.99 × 57.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.97x = 16,341.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,341.32/187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.94

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