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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.93, 228.09 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.93, 228.09 and 150.40 is: 225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.93 : 228.09 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.93/228.09 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.93x = 228.09 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.93x = 34,304.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,304.74/151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.79

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