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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.27, 225.75 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.27, 225.75 and 140.28 is: 210.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.27 : 225.75 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.27/225.75 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.27x = 225.75 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.27x = 31,668.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,668.21/150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.74

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