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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.22, 257.51 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.22, 257.51 and 150.30 is: 206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.22 : 257.51 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.22/257.51 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.22x = 257.51 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.22x = 38,703.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,703.38/187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.72

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