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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.73, 281.63 and 153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.73, 281.63 and 153.80 is: 230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.73 : 281.63 = 153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.73/281.63 = 153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.73x = 281.63 × 153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.73x = 43,314.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,314.69/187.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.73

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