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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.60, 209.94 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.60, 209.94 and 151.88 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.60 : 209.94 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.60/209.94 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.60x = 209.94 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.60x = 31,885.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,885.69/152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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