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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.98, 281.98 and 57.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.98, 281.98 and 57.99 is: 86.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.98 : 281.98 = 57.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.98/281.98 = 57.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.98x = 281.98 × 57.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.98x = 16,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,352.02/187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.99

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