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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.50, 280.86 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.50, 280.86 and 148.98 is: 223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.50 : 280.86 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.50/280.86 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.50x = 280.86 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.50x = 41,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,842.52/187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.16

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