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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.66, 280.20 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.66, 280.20 and 153.03 is: 228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.66 : 280.20 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.66/280.20 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.66x = 280.20 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.66x = 42,879.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,879.01/187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.49

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