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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.91, 258.17 and 150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.91, 258.17 and 150.01 is: 207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.91 : 258.17 = 150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.91/258.17 = 150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.91x = 258.17 × 150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.91x = 38,726.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,726.04/186.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.20

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