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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.37, 303.28 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.37, 303.28 and 150.59 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.37 : 303.28 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.37/303.28 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.37x = 303.28 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.37x = 45,671.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,671.32/202.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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