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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 209.40 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 209.40 and 151.28 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 209.40 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/209.40 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 209.40 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 31,678.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,678.03/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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