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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.60, 281.74 and 155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.60, 281.74 and 155.54 is: 233.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.60 : 281.74 = 155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.60/281.74 = 155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.60x = 281.74 × 155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.60x = 43,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,821.84/187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.59

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