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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.41, 258.50 and 150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.41, 258.50 and 150.65 is: 207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.41 : 258.50 = 150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.41/258.50 = 150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.41x = 258.50 × 150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.41x = 38,942.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,942.27/187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.80

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