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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.01, 279.98 and 156.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.01, 279.98 and 156.23 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.01 : 279.98 = 156.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.01/279.98 = 156.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.01x = 279.98 × 156.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.01x = 43,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,740.49/187.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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