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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.97, 228.98 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.97, 228.98 and 150.89 is: 224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.97 : 228.98 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.97/228.98 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.97x = 228.98 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.97x = 34,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,550.02/153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.40

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