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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 280.35 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 280.35 and 146.52 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 280.35 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/280.35 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 280.35 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 41,076.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,076.88/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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