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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.47, 281.07 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.47, 281.07 and 151.38 is: 226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.47 : 281.07 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.47/281.07 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.47x = 281.07 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.47x = 42,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,548.38/187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.96

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