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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.86, 302.93 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.86, 302.93 and 150.66 is: 226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.86 : 302.93 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.86/302.93 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.86x = 302.93 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.86x = 45,638.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,638.68/201.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.10

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