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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.57, 302.54 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.57, 302.54 and 150.06 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.57 : 302.54 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.57/302.54 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.57x = 302.54 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.57x = 45,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,398.40/201.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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