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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 281.66 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 281.66 and 151.23 is: 226.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 281.66 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/281.66 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 281.66 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 42,594.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,594.69/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.95

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