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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.28, 258.28 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.28, 258.28 and 150.42 is: 207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.28 : 258.28 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.28/258.28 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.28x = 258.28 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.28x = 38,850.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,850.10/187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.45

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