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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.89, 281.40 and 153.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.89, 281.40 and 153.30 is: 229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.89 : 281.40 = 153.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.89/281.40 = 153.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.89x = 281.40 × 153.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.89x = 43,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,138.62/187.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.60

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