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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.97, 281.75 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.97, 281.75 and 147.29 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.97 : 281.75 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.97/281.75 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.97x = 281.75 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.97x = 41,496.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,496.81/187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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