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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.82, 258.93 and 146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.82, 258.93 and 146.21 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.82 : 258.93 = 146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.82/258.93 = 146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.82x = 258.93 × 146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.82x = 37,856.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,856.86/187.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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