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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.18, 211.49 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.18, 211.49 and 150.51 is: 209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.18 : 211.49 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.18/211.49 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.18x = 211.49 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.18x = 31,830.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,830.35/152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.16

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