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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 211.60 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 211.60 and 150.80 is: 211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 211.60 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/211.60 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 211.60 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 31,909.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,909.28/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.60

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