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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.72, 258.60 and 146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.72, 258.60 and 146.20 is: 201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.72 : 258.60 = 146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.72/258.60 = 146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.72x = 258.60 × 146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.72x = 37,807.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,807.32/187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.40

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