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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.27, 281.99 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.27, 281.99 and 155.08 is: 233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.27 : 281.99 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.27/281.99 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.27x = 281.99 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.27x = 43,731.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,731.01/187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.52

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