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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.50, 259.26 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.50, 259.26 and 148.62 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.50 : 259.26 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.50/259.26 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.50x = 259.26 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.50x = 38,531.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,531.22/187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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