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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.42, 209.72 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.42, 209.72 and 150.26 is: 206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.42 : 209.72 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.42/209.72 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.42x = 209.72 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.42x = 31,511.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,511.85/152.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.75

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