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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.65, 302.81 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.65, 302.81 and 150.48 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.65 : 302.81 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.65/302.81 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.65x = 302.81 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.65x = 45,566.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,566.10/201.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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