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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.71, 209.34 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.71, 209.34 and 146.39 is: 203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.71 : 209.34 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.71/209.34 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.71x = 209.34 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.71x = 30,644.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,644.24/150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.34

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