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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.03, 279.95 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.03, 279.95 and 155.03 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.03 : 279.95 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.03/279.95 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.03x = 279.95 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.03x = 43,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,400.12/187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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