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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187, 257.97 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187, 257.97 and 150.21 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187 : 257.97 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187/257.97 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187x = 257.97 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187x = 38,749.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,749.67/187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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