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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.43, 281.28 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.43, 281.28 and 150.98 is: 226.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.43 : 281.28 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.43/281.28 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.43x = 281.28 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.43x = 42,467.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,467.65/187.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.58

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