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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.98, 281.69 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.98, 281.69 and 153.98 is: 230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.98 : 281.69 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.98/281.69 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.98x = 281.69 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.98x = 43,374.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,374.63/187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.74

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