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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.48, 281.25 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.48, 281.25 and 153.55 is: 230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.48 : 281.25 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.48/281.25 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.48x = 281.25 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.48x = 43,185.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,185.94/187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.35

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