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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.00, 280.78 and 152.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.00, 280.78 and 152.39 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.00 : 280.78 = 152.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.00/280.78 = 152.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.00x = 280.78 × 152.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.00x = 42,788.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,788.39/187.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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