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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 279.64 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 279.64 and 152.48 is: 227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 279.64 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/279.64 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 279.64 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 42,639.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,639.51/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.82

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