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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 303.40 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 303.40 and 150.92 is: 226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 303.40 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/303.40 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 303.40 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 45,789.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,789.13/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.50

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