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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.25, 258.12 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.25, 258.12 and 150.39 is: 207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.25 : 258.12 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.25/258.12 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.25x = 258.12 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.25x = 38,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,818.67/187.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.31

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