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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.60, 227.58 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.60, 227.58 and 140.26 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.60 : 227.58 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.60/227.58 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.60x = 227.58 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.60x = 31,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,920.37/151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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