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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.09, 280.40 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.09, 280.40 and 152.91 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.09 : 280.40 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.09/280.40 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.09x = 280.40 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.09x = 42,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,875.20/187.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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