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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 280.98 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 280.98 and 144.54 is: 216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 280.98 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/280.98 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 280.98 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 40,612.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,612.85/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.12

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