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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.86, 281.33 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.86, 281.33 and 153.01 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.86 : 281.33 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.86/281.33 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.86x = 281.33 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.86x = 43,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,046.30/187.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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