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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 280.15 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 280.15 and 152.44 is: 228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 280.15 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/280.15 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 280.15 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 42,704.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,704.98/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.34

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