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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 281.38 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 281.38 and 155.07 is: 232.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 281.38 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/281.38 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 281.38 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 43,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,633.60/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.19

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