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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.71, 258.89 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.71, 258.89 and 150.72 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.71 : 258.89 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.71/258.89 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.71x = 258.89 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.71x = 39,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,019.90/187.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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