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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 225.25 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 225.25 and 138.78 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 225.25 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/225.25 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 225.25 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 31,260.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,260.20/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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