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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 226.36 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 226.36 and 133.80 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 226.36 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/226.36 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 226.36 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 30,286.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,286.97/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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