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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.38, 227.27 and 138.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.38, 227.27 and 138.61 is: 206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.38 : 227.27 = 138.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.38/227.27 = 138.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.38x = 227.27 × 138.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.38x = 31,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,501.89/152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.73

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