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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.35, 225.27 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.35, 225.27 and 133.34 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.35 : 225.27 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.35/225.27 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.35x = 225.27 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.35x = 30,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,036.38/150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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