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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.76, 259.24 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.76, 259.24 and 151.12 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.76 : 259.24 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.76/259.24 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.76x = 259.24 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.76x = 39,176.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,176.35/187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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