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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.15, 281.99 and 155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.15, 281.99 and 155.35 is: 234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.15 : 281.99 = 155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.15/281.99 = 155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.15x = 281.99 × 155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.15x = 43,807.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,807.15/187.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.08

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