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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.36, 207.28 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.36, 207.28 and 147.28 is: 203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.36 : 207.28 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.36/207.28 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.36x = 207.28 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.36x = 30,528.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,528.20/150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.03

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