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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.37, 214.19 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.37, 214.19 and 151.27 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.37 : 214.19 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.37/214.19 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.37x = 214.19 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.37x = 32,400.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,400.52/155.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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