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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.43, 280.67 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.43, 280.67 and 147.33 is: 220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.43 : 280.67 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.43/280.67 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.43x = 280.67 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.43x = 41,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,350.37/187.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.62

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