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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.67, 281.73 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.67, 281.73 and 153.65 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.67 : 281.73 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.67/281.73 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.67x = 281.73 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.67x = 43,287.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,287.81/187.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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