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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 279.72 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 279.72 and 153 is: 228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 279.72 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/279.72 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 279.72 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 42,797.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,797.16/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.84

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