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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.90, 209.59 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.90, 209.59 and 150.78 is: 206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.90 : 209.59 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.90/209.59 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.90x = 209.59 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.90x = 31,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,601.98/152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.68

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