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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.78, 213.84 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.78, 213.84 and 147.28 is: 203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.78 : 213.84 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.78/213.84 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.78x = 213.84 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.78x = 31,494.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,494.36/154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.48

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