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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.95, 280.65 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.95, 280.65 and 148.88 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.95 : 280.65 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.95/280.65 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.95x = 280.65 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.95x = 41,784.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,784.43/186.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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