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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.90, 281.77 and 149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.90, 281.77 and 149.49 is: 224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.90 : 281.77 = 149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.90/281.77 = 149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.90x = 281.77 × 149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.90x = 42,121.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,121.42/187.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.17

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