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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 301.66 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 301.66 and 150.28 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 301.66 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/301.66 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 301.66 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 45,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,333.46/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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