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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 280.20 and 154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 280.20 and 154.41 is: 231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 280.20 = 154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/280.20 = 154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 280.20 × 154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 43,264.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,264.28/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.23

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