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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 281.22 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 281.22 and 149.10 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 281.22 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/281.22 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 281.22 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 41,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,929.90/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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