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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 281.13 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 281.13 and 153.27 is: 229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 281.13 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/281.13 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 281.13 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 43,088.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,088.80/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.59

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