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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.50, 217.48 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.50, 217.48 and 150.20 is: 207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.50 : 217.48 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.50/217.48 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.50x = 217.48 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.50x = 32,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,665.50/157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.40

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