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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.80, 258.82 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.80, 258.82 and 146.49 is: 201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.80 : 258.82 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.80/258.82 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.80x = 258.82 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.80x = 37,914.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,914.54/187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.89

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