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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.84, 209 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.84, 209 and 151.52 is: 208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.84 : 209 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.84/209 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.84x = 209 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.84x = 31,667.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,667.68/151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.56

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