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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 302.07 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 302.07 and 150.39 is: 225.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 302.07 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/302.07 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 302.07 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 45,428.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,428.31/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.27

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