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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.17, 280.80 and 153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.17, 280.80 and 153.25 is: 229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.17 : 280.80 = 153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.17/280.80 = 153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.17x = 280.80 × 153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.17x = 43,032.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,032.60/187.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.91

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