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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.52, 281.05 and 153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.52, 281.05 and 153.35 is: 229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.52 : 281.05 = 153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.52/281.05 = 153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.52x = 281.05 × 153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.52x = 43,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,099.02/187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.84

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