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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.60, 281.24 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.60, 281.24 and 146.88 is: 220.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.60 : 281.24 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.60/281.24 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.60x = 281.24 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.60x = 41,308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,308.53/187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.19

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