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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.29, 280.83 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.29, 280.83 and 149.02 is: 223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.29 : 280.83 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.29/280.83 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.29x = 280.83 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.29x = 41,849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,849.29/187.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.45

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