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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.40, 281.16 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.40, 281.16 and 153.32 is: 230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.40 : 281.16 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.40/281.16 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.40x = 281.16 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.40x = 43,107.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,107.45/187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.03

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