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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.30, 280.23 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.30, 280.23 and 101.86 is: 152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.30 : 280.23 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.30/280.23 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.30x = 280.23 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.30x = 28,544.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,544.23/187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.40

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