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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.04, 279.96 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.04, 279.96 and 152.72 is: 228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.04 : 279.96 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.04/279.96 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.04x = 279.96 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.04x = 42,755.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,755.49/187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.59

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