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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.53, 258.67 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.53, 258.67 and 150.63 is: 207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.53 : 258.67 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.53/258.67 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.53x = 258.67 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.53x = 38,963.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,963.46/187.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.77

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