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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.41, 214.25 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.41, 214.25 and 150.62 is: 207.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.41 : 214.25 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.41/214.25 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.41x = 214.25 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.41x = 32,269.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,269.58/155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.65

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