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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 227.96 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 227.96 and 139.83 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 227.96 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/227.96 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 227.96 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 31,875.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,875.40/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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