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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.18, 208.77 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.18, 208.77 and 140.26 is: 193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.18 : 208.77 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.18/208.77 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.18x = 208.77 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.18x = 29,282.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,282.08/151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.69

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