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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.08, 280.38 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.08, 280.38 and 156.84 is: 235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.08 : 280.38 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.08/280.38 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.08x = 280.38 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.08x = 43,974.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,974.80/187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.06

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