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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.33, 258.65 and 148.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.33, 258.65 and 148.81 is: 205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.33 : 258.65 = 148.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.33/258.65 = 148.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.33x = 258.65 × 148.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.33x = 38,489.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,489.71/187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.46

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