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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.44, 223.75 and 147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.44, 223.75 and 147.37 is: 219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.44 : 223.75 = 147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.44/223.75 = 147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.44x = 223.75 × 147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.44x = 32,974.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,974.04/150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.18

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