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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 281.52 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 281.52 and 151.86 is: 227.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 281.52 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/281.52 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 281.52 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 42,751.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,751.63/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.79

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