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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.57, 280.94 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.57, 280.94 and 154.70 is: 231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.57 : 280.94 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.57/280.94 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.57x = 280.94 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.57x = 43,461.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,461.45/187.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.71

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