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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.04, 257.84 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.04, 257.84 and 148.16 is: 204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.04 : 257.84 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.04/257.84 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.04x = 257.84 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.04x = 38,201.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,201.57/187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.24

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