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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.19, 302.36 and 150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.19, 302.36 and 150.86 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.19 : 302.36 = 150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.19/302.36 = 150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.19x = 302.36 × 150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.19x = 45,614.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,614.03/202.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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