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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.04, 211.30 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.04, 211.30 and 150.42 is: 209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.04 : 211.30 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.04/211.30 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.04x = 211.30 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.04x = 31,783.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,783.75/152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.05

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