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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.76, 227.16 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.76, 227.16 and 147.28 is: 220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.76 : 227.16 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.76/227.16 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.76x = 227.16 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.76x = 33,456.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,456.12/151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.45

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