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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.84, 208.94 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.84, 208.94 and 150.90 is: 207.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.84 : 208.94 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.84/208.94 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.84x = 208.94 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.84x = 31,529.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,529.05/151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.65

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