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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.49, 207.22 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.49, 207.22 and 147.30 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.49 : 207.22 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.49/207.22 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.49x = 207.22 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.49x = 30,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,523.51/150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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