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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.61, 280.95 and 154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.61, 280.95 and 154.91 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.61 : 280.95 = 154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.61/280.95 = 154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.61x = 280.95 × 154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.61x = 43,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,520.56/187.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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