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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.80, 281.30 and 146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.80, 281.30 and 146.90 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.80 : 281.30 = 146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.80/281.30 = 146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.80x = 281.30 × 146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.80x = 41,320.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,320.83/187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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