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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.77, 209.46 and 149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.77, 209.46 and 149.29 is: 207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.77 : 209.46 = 149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.77/209.46 = 149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.77x = 209.46 × 149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.77x = 31,270.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,270.28/150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.40

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