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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.58, 280.13 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.58, 280.13 and 146.54 is: 218.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.58 : 280.13 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.58/280.13 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.58x = 280.13 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.58x = 41,050.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,050.22/187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.84

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