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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.07, 258.17 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.07, 258.17 and 150.27 is: 207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.07 : 258.17 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.07/258.17 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.07x = 258.17 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.07x = 38,794.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,794.45/187.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.38

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