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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.98, 281.83 and 115.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.98, 281.83 and 115.69 is: 173.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.98 : 281.83 = 115.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.98/281.83 = 115.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.98x = 281.83 × 115.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.98x = 32,604.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,604.91/187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.45

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