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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.75, 281.20 and 153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.75, 281.20 and 153.46 is: 229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.75 : 281.20 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.75/281.20 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.75x = 281.20 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.75x = 43,152.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,152.57/187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.84

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