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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.31, 280.51 and 146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.31, 280.51 and 146.63 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.31 : 280.51 = 146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.31/280.51 = 146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.31x = 280.51 × 146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.31x = 41,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,131.18/187.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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