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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.78, 227.43 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.78, 227.43 and 151.96 is: 226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.78 : 227.43 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.78/227.43 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.78x = 227.43 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.78x = 34,560.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,560.26/152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.21

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