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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.55, 281.06 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.55, 281.06 and 146.46 is: 219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.55 : 281.06 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.55/281.06 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.55x = 281.06 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.55x = 41,163.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,163.32/187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.49

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