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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.28, 280.50 and 150.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.28, 280.50 and 150.82 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.28 : 280.50 = 150.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.28/280.50 = 150.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.28x = 280.50 × 150.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.28x = 42,305.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,305.01/187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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