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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.08, 280.26 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.08, 280.26 and 148.56 is: 222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.08 : 280.26 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.08/280.26 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.08x = 280.26 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.08x = 41,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,635.43/187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.55

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