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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.77, 210.85 and 150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.77, 210.85 and 150.29 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.77 : 210.85 = 150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.77/210.85 = 150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.77x = 210.85 × 150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.77x = 31,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,688.65/151.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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