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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 227.84 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 227.84 and 150.27 is: 225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 227.84 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/227.84 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 227.84 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 34,236.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,236.77/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.09

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