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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.49, 303.58 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.49, 303.58 and 151.26 is: 226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.49 : 303.58 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.49/303.58 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.49x = 303.58 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.49x = 45,919.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,919.51/202.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.77

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