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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.46, 281.49 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.46, 281.49 and 155.26 is: 233.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.46 : 281.49 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.46/281.49 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.46x = 281.49 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.46x = 43,703.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,703.43/187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.14

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