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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.56, 281.48 and 149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.56, 281.48 and 149.09 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.56 : 281.48 = 149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.56/281.48 = 149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.56x = 281.48 × 149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.56x = 41,963.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,963.70/187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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