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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.30, 228.01 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.30, 228.01 and 143.98 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.30 : 228.01 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.30/228.01 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.30x = 228.01 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.30x = 32,828.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,828.88/151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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