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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.39, 226.63 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.39, 226.63 and 150.18 is: 224.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.39 : 226.63 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.39/226.63 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.39x = 226.63 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.39x = 34,035.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,035.29/151.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.82

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