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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.47, 210.17 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.47, 210.17 and 151.44 is: 207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.47 : 210.17 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.47/210.17 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.47x = 210.17 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.47x = 31,827.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,827.96/153.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.40

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