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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 280.49 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 280.49 and 146.61 is: 219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 280.49 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/280.49 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 280.49 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 41,121.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,121.91/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.72

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