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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.70, 281.73 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.70, 281.73 and 147.02 is: 220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.70 : 281.73 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.70/281.73 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.70x = 281.73 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.70x = 41,419.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,419.94/187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.67

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