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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.90, 280.61 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.90, 280.61 and 157.48 is: 235.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.90 : 280.61 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.90/280.61 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.90x = 280.61 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.90x = 44,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,190.46/187.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.18

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