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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.77, 213.28 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.77, 213.28 and 151.96 is: 209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.77 : 213.28 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.77/213.28 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.77x = 213.28 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.77x = 32,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,408.96/154.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.41

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