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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.14, 280.26 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.14, 280.26 and 148.36 is: 222.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.14 : 280.26 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.14/280.26 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.14x = 280.26 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.14x = 41,579.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,579.37/187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.18

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