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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.73, 213.36 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.73, 213.36 and 151.38 is: 208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.73 : 213.36 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.73/213.36 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.73x = 213.36 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.73x = 32,298.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,298.44/154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.75

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