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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.50, 259 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.50, 259 and 156.52 is: 216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.50 : 259 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.50/259 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.50x = 259 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.50x = 40,538.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,538.68/187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.21

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