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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.78, 258.02 and 148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.78, 258.02 and 148.90 is: 204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.78 : 258.02 = 148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.78/258.02 = 148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.78x = 258.02 × 148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.78x = 38,419.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,419.18/187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.60

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