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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.38, 280.50 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.38, 280.50 and 146.16 is: 218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.38 : 280.50 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.38/280.50 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.38x = 280.50 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.38x = 40,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,997.88/187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.80

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