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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.55, 281.52 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.55, 281.52 and 149.27 is: 224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.55 : 281.52 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.55/281.52 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.55x = 281.52 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.55x = 42,023.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,023.19/187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.07

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