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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 259.18 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 259.18 and 150.72 is: 208.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 259.18 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/259.18 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 259.18 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 39,063.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,063.61/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.14

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