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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.80, 281.98 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.80, 281.98 and 149.52 is: 224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.80 : 281.98 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.80/281.98 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.80x = 281.98 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.80x = 42,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,161.65/187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.50

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