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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.50, 227.47 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.50, 227.47 and 150.02 is: 223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.50 : 227.47 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.50/227.47 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.50x = 227.47 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.50x = 34,125.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,125.05/152.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.77

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