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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 280.44 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 280.44 and 146.64 is: 219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 280.44 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/280.44 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 280.44 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 41,123.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,123.72/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.68

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