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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.08, 280.14 and 146.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.08, 280.14 and 146.71 is: 219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.08 : 280.14 = 146.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.08/280.14 = 146.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.08x = 280.14 × 146.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.08x = 41,099.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,099.34/187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.69

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