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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.50, 258.78 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.50, 258.78 and 109.86 is: 151.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.50 : 258.78 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.50/258.78 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.50x = 258.78 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.50x = 28,429.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,429.57/187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.62

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