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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.24, 281.32 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.24, 281.32 and 153.44 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.24 : 281.32 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.24/281.32 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.24x = 281.32 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.24x = 43,165.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,165.74/187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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