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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.92, 302.44 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.92, 302.44 and 150.60 is: 225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.92 : 302.44 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.92/302.44 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.92x = 302.44 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.92x = 45,547.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,547.46/201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.57

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