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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.48, 280.94 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.48, 280.94 and 153.48 is: 229.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.48 : 280.94 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.48/280.94 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.48x = 280.94 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.48x = 43,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,118.67/187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.99

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