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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.08, 257.86 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.08, 257.86 and 148.20 is: 204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.08 : 257.86 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.08/257.86 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.08x = 257.86 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.08x = 38,214.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,214.85/187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.27

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