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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 282.16 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 282.16 and 147.58 is: 221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 282.16 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/282.16 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 282.16 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 41,641.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,641.51/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.88

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