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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.99, 281.49 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.99, 281.49 and 151.24 is: 226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.99 : 281.49 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.99/281.49 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.99x = 281.49 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.99x = 42,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,571.14/187.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.45

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