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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.44, 281.24 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.44, 281.24 and 151.48 is: 227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.44 : 281.24 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.44/281.24 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.44x = 281.24 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.44x = 42,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,602.24/187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.28

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