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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.22, 205.84 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.22, 205.84 and 143.84 is: 197.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.22 : 205.84 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.22/205.84 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.22x = 205.84 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.22x = 29,608.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,608.03/150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.10

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