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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 208.08 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 208.08 and 144.40 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 208.08 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/208.08 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 208.08 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 30,046.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,046.75/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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