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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.80, 287.70 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.80, 287.70 and 187.75 is: 281.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.80 : 287.70 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.80/287.70 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.80x = 287.70 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.80x = 54,015.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,015.68/191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.63

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