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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.24, 209.10 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.24, 209.10 and 144.79 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.24 : 209.10 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.24/209.10 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.24x = 209.10 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.24x = 30,274.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,274.79/151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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