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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.69, 209.21 and 151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.69, 209.21 and 151.29 is: 207.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.69 : 209.21 = 151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.69/209.21 = 151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.69x = 209.21 × 151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.69x = 31,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,650.62/152.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.29

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