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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.98, 281.42 and 130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.98, 281.42 and 130.06 is: 194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.98 : 281.42 = 130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.98/281.42 = 130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.98x = 281.42 × 130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.98x = 36,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,601.49/187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.71

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