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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.24, 280.86 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.24, 280.86 and 155.08 is: 232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.24 : 280.86 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.24/280.86 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.24x = 280.86 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.24x = 43,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,555.77/187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.62

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