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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.93, 227.70 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.93, 227.70 and 150.78 is: 224.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.93 : 227.70 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.93/227.70 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.93x = 227.70 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.93x = 34,331.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,331.97/152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.49

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