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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.41, 210.35 and 147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.41, 210.35 and 147.34 is: 203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.41 : 210.35 = 147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.41/210.35 = 147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.41x = 210.35 × 147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.41x = 30,992.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,992.97/152.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.35

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