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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.65, 280.98 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.65, 280.98 and 150.92 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.65 : 280.98 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.65/280.98 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.65x = 280.98 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.65x = 42,404.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404.10/187.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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