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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.60, 259.14 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.60, 259.14 and 150.34 is: 207.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.60 : 259.14 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.60/259.14 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.60x = 259.14 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.60x = 38,959.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,959.11/187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.67

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