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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.87, 259.52 and 151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.87, 259.52 and 151.17 is: 208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.87 : 259.52 = 151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.87/259.52 = 151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.87x = 259.52 × 151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.87x = 39,230.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,230.88/187.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.82

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