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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.95, 227.78 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.95, 227.78 and 140.51 is: 210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.95 : 227.78 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.95/227.78 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.95x = 227.78 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.95x = 32,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,005.76/151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.63

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