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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.84, 281.70 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.84, 281.70 and 147.28 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.84 : 281.70 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.84/281.70 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.84x = 281.70 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.84x = 41,488.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,488.78/187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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