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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 302.58 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 302.58 and 150.42 is: 225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 302.58 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/302.58 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 302.58 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 45,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,514.08/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.23

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