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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.85, 281.30 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.85, 281.30 and 146.54 is: 219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.85 : 281.30 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.85/281.30 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.85x = 281.30 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.85x = 41,221.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,221.67/187.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.44

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