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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.33, 258.75 and 152.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.33, 258.75 and 152.41 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.33 : 258.75 = 152.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.33/258.75 = 152.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.33x = 258.75 × 152.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.33x = 39,436.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,436.09/187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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