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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 302.04 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 302.04 and 150.06 is: 224.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 302.04 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/302.04 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 302.04 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 45,324.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,324.12/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.96

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