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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.08, 258 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.08, 258 and 150.24 is: 207.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.08 : 258 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.08/258 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.08x = 258 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.08x = 38,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,761.92/187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.19

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