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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.18, 279.96 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.18, 279.96 and 153.16 is: 229.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.18 : 279.96 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.18/279.96 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.18x = 279.96 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.18x = 42,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,877.40/187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.07

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