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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.66, 213.24 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.66, 213.24 and 150.40 is: 207.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.66 : 213.24 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.66/213.24 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.66x = 213.24 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.66x = 32,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,071.30/154.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.37

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