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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 211.10 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 211.10 and 150.40 is: 211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 211.10 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/211.10 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 211.10 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 31,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,749.44/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.10

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