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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 211.74 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 211.74 and 150.48 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 211.74 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/211.74 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 211.74 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 31,862.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,862.64/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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