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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.80, 280.56 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.80, 280.56 and 151.68 is: 226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.80 : 280.56 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.80/280.56 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.80x = 280.56 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.80x = 42,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,555.34/187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.60

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