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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.48, 258.62 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.48, 258.62 and 150.68 is: 207.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.48 : 258.62 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.48/258.62 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.48x = 258.62 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.48x = 38,968.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,968.86/187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.86

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