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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.96, 280.80 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.96, 280.80 and 146.52 is: 220.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.96 : 280.80 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.96/280.80 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.96x = 280.80 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.96x = 41,142.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,142.82/186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.06

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