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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.84, 281.78 and 147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.84, 281.78 and 147.19 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.84 : 281.78 = 147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.84/281.78 = 147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.84x = 281.78 × 147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.84x = 41,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,473.76/187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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