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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.65, 281.09 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.65, 281.09 and 146.88 is: 220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.65 : 281.09 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.65/281.09 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.65x = 281.09 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.65x = 41,286.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,286.87/187.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.02

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