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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.70, 264.87 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.70, 264.87 and 150.18 is: 207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.70 : 264.87 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.70/264.87 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.70x = 264.87 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.70x = 39,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,778.18/191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.50

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