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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 258.72 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 258.72 and 151.20 is: 208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 258.72 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/258.72 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 258.72 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 39,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,118.46/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.43

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