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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.46, 281.20 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.46, 281.20 and 155.22 is: 232.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.46 : 281.20 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.46/281.20 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.46x = 281.20 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.46x = 43,647.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,647.86/187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.84

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