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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.82, 259.02 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.82, 259.02 and 146.37 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.82 : 259.02 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.82/259.02 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.82x = 259.02 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.82x = 37,912.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,912.76/187.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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