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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.98, 281.16 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.98, 281.16 and 136.02 is: 203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.98 : 281.16 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.98/281.16 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.98x = 281.16 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.98x = 38,243.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,243.38/187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.44

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