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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 226.59 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 226.59 and 149.40 is: 224.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 226.59 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/226.59 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 226.59 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 33,852.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,852.55/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.29

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