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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.43, 281.12 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.43, 281.12 and 153.36 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.43 : 281.12 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.43/281.12 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.43x = 281.12 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.43x = 43,111.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,111.80/187.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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