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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.40, 280.56 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.40, 280.56 and 154.52 is: 231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.40 : 280.56 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.40/280.56 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.40x = 280.56 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.40x = 43,352.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,352.13/187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.33

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